Craftsman 358.799461 Owner's manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 358.799461

Category: Grass trimmers

Type: Owner's manual

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358799461

Operator's Manual

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4.0 Amp Motor

13 Inch Cutting Path/.065 In. Line

ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

Model No.

358.799461

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating

Instructions before first use of this product.

For answers to your questions about this product:

Call 7 am-7 pm, Mon-Sat; 10 am-7 pm, Sun

1-800-235-5878 (HourslistedareCentralTime)

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

530088611 10/9/00

Warranty Statement 2 Parts Available 9

Safety Rules 2 Storage 9

Assembly 5 Troubleshooting Table 10

Operation 6

Maintenance 8 Spanish 11

Service & Adjustments 9 Parts Ordering Back Cover

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC WEEDWACKER ®

LINE TRIMMER

If this Craftsman Electric Weedwacker <_ Line Trimmer fails to perform properly

due to a defect in material or workmanship within (1) one year from the date of

purchase, Sears will repair or replace it, free of charge.

This warranty does not cover the nylon line.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC

WEEDWACKER :R LINE TRIMMER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CEN-

TER IN THE UNITED STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights

which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

.'%_

m_WARNIN_I: When using electric

gardening appliances, basic safety

precautions must always be followed

to reduce the risk of fire, electric

shock, and serious injury. Read and

follow all instructions.

_ AFETY INFORMATIONON THE UNIT

This power unit can be dangerous!

Operator is responsible for following

the warnings and instructions in this

manual and on the unit. Read entire

Operator's Manual before using unit!

Be thoroughly familiar with the con-

trols and the proper use of the unit.

Restrict the use of this unit to persons

who read, understand, and follow unit

and manual warnings and instruc-

tions. Never allow children to operate

this unit. Close attention is necesary

when used near children.

dI_DAN_IER" Never use blades or

flailing devices. Unit is designed for line

trimmer use only. Use of any other ac-

cessories or attachments will increase

the risk of injury.

,_ WARNING: Trimmer line throws

objects violently. You and others can

be blinded/injured. Wear safety

glasses, boots, and leg protection.

Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye 3rotection

Boots

Keep children, bystanders, and ani-

mals 50 feet (15 meters) away. If ap-

proached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not cov-

ered in this manual, use care and

good judgement. If you need assis-

tance, call 1-800-235-5878.

OPERATOR SAFETY

• Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection

when operating, or performing main-

tenance on your unit. (Safety

glasses are available.) Always wear

face or dust mask if operation is

dusty.Alwayswearheavy,long

pants,longsleeves,boots,and

gloves.Donotgobarefootorwear

sandals.

•Securehairaboveshoulderlength.

Secureorremovelooseclothing

andjewelryorclothingwithloosely

hangingties,straps,tassels,etc.

Theycanbecaughtinmovingparts.

• Beingfullycoveredalsohelpspro-

tectyoufromdebrisandpiecesof

toxicplantsthrownbyspinningline.

•StayAlert.Donotoperateunitwhen

youaretired,ill,orunderinfluence

ofalcohol,drugs,ormedication.

Watchwhatyouaredoing;usecom-

monsense.

• Avoidunintentionalstartingofthe

unit.Nevercarryunitwithyourfin-

gerontheswitch.Besurethe

switchisinOFFpositionwhencon-

nectingextensioncord.

ELECTRICALSAFETY

,_/kWARNING: Avoid a dangerous

environment. To reduce the risk of

electrical shock, do not use in rain, in

damp or wet locations, or around

swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not

expose to snow, rain, or water to avoid

the possibility of electrical shock.

• Use a voltage supply as shown on

unit.

• Avoid dangerous situations. Do not

use in the presence of flammable

liquids or gases to avoid creating a

fire or explosion and/or causing

damage to unit.

• To reduce the risk of electrical

shock, this equipment has a polar-

ized plug (one blade is wider than

the other) and will require the use of

a polarized extension cord. The ap-

pliance plug will fit into a polarized

extension cord only one way. If the

plug does not fit fully into the exten-

sion cord, reverse the plug. If the

plug still does not fit, obtain a correct

polarized extension cord. A polar-

ized extension cord will require the

use of a polarized wall outlet. This

plug will fit into the polarized wall

outlet only one way. If plug does not

fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse

the plug. If the plug still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to

install the proper wall outlet. Do not

change the equipment plug, exten-

sion cord receptacle, or extension

cord plug in any way.

• To reduce risk of electrical shock,

use extension cords specifically

marked as suitable for outdoor ap-

pliances having electrical rating not

less than the rating of unit. Cord

must be marked with suffix "W-A" (in

Canada "W"). Make sure your exten-

sion cord is in good condition. In-

spect extension cord before use and

replace if damaged. Do not use a

damaged cord. Cord insulation

must be intact with no cracks or de-

terioration. Plug connectors must be

undamaged. An undersized exten-

sion cord will cause a drop in line

voltage resulting in loss of power

and overheating. If in doubt, use the

next heavier gauge. The lower the

gauge number, the heavier the cord

(see SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD).

Do not use multiple cords.

• Do not abuse cord. Never carry the

unit by the extension cord or yank

extension cord to disconnect unit.

• Use cord retainer to prevent discon-

nection of extension cord from unit.

See ATTACH THE ENTENSlON CORD

TO YOUR TRIMMER under the sec-

tion titled OPERATION.

• Do not use the unit if the switch

does not turn the unit on and off

properly. Repairs to the switch must

be made by your Sears Service

Center.

• Keep the extension cord clear of op-

erator and obstacles at all times. Do

not expose cords to heat, oil, water,

or sharp edges.

• To avoid the possibility of electric

shock, avoid body contact with any

grounded conductor, such as metal

fences or pipes.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

(GFCI) protection should be pro-

vided on circuit or outlet to be used.

Receptacles are available having

built-in GFCl protection and may be

used for this measure of safety.

UNIT SAFETY

• Inspect unit before use. Replace

damaged parts. Make sure all han-

dles, guards, and fasteners are in

place and securely fastened. Parts

that are damaged must be repaired

or replaced by a Sears Service Cen-

ter. These include head parts that

are cracked, or chipped, guards,

and any other part that is damaged.

• Do not repair unit yourself.

• Use only .065" (1.65 mm) diameter

recommended trimmer line. (See

SERVICEANDADJUSTMENTS).Nev-

erusewire,rope,stringetc.

• Usespecifiedtrimmerspool.Make

surespoolisproperlyinstalledand

allpartsaresecurelyfastened.

• Useonlyrecommendedreplace-

mentpartsandaccessories.

CUTTINGSAFETY

• InspectareatobecutRemoveob

jects(rocksbrokenglassnails

wirestringetc.)whichcanbe

thrownorbecomeentangledincut-

tinghead.

• Donotoverreachorstandonunsta-

blesupport.Keepfirmfootingand

balance.

• Keepthecuttingheadbelowwaist

level.Donotraisehandlesabove

yourwaist.Cuttingheadcancome

dangerouslyclosetoyourbody.

• Keepawayfromspinningline.

• Useunitproperly.Useonlyfortrim-

ming,edging,scalping,andmow-

ing.Donotforceunit.Itwilldothe

jobbetterandwithlessriskofinjury

attherateforwhichitwasdesigned.

• Useonlyindaylightoringoodartifi-

ciallight.

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

,_WARNING: Disconnect unit

from the power supply before perform-

ing maintenance, or when changing

trimmer line.

• Maintain unit according to recom-

mended procedures. Keep cutting

line at proper length. Follow instruc-

tions for changing trimmer line.

• Have all service and maintenance

not explained in this manual per-

formed by a Sears Service Center to

avoid creating a hazard.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with

water or any other liquid. Clean unit

and labels with a damp sponge.

Keep handles dry, clean, and free

from oil and grease.

• Keep the air vents clean and free of

debris to avoid overheating the mo-

tor. Clean after each use.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Stop the unit and disconnect the

power source when not in use.

• Carry the unit with motor stopped.

• Store the unit so the line limiter

blade (on underside of shield) can-

not cause injury.

• Store unit indoors in a high, dry

place out of the reach of children.

Store unit unplugged.

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUC-

TION

This unit is double insulated to help

protect against electric shock. Double

insulation construction consists of two

separate "layers" of electrical insula-

tion instead of grounding.

Tools built with this insulation system

are not intended to be grounded. No

grounding means is provided on this

unit, nor should a means of grounding

be added to this unit. As a result, the

extension cord used with your unit can

be plugged into any polarized 120 volt

electrical outlet.

Safety precautions must be observed

when operating any electrical tool.

The double insulation system only

provides added protection against in-

jury resulting from an internal electrical

insulation failure.

_/L WARNING: All electrical repairs

to this unit, including housing, switch,

motor, etc., must be diagnosed and

repaired by qualified service person-

nel. Replacement parts for a double

insulated appliance must be recom-

mended by the manufacturer. A

double insulated appliance is marked

with the words "double insulation" or

"double insulated." The symbol

(square within a square) [] may also

be marked on the appliance. Failure

to have the unit repaired by qualified

service personnel can cause the

double insulation construction to be-

come ineffective and result in serious

injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the fol-

lowing list.

Model 358.799461

• Trimmer

• Shield

• Cutting line dispenser with extra line

Examine parts for damage. Do not

use damaged parts.

NOTE: If you need assistance or find

parts missing or damaged, call

1-800-235-5878.

ASSEMBLY

'_WARNING: If received as-

sembled, review all assembly steps to

ensure your unit is properly as-

sembled and all fasteners are secure.

• Extend the tube until it snaps into

place.

ADJUSTING UPPER HANDLE

• Press button located on the under-

side of the upper handle and extend

handle to a comfortable position.

Button _

ADJUSTING ASSIST HANDLE

1. Loosen wing nut or knob on han-

dle.

2. Rotate the handle on the tube to

an upright position; place in a

comfortable position and retighten

wing nut or knob.

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

dBbWARNING: The shield must be

properly installed. The shield provides

partial protection from the risk of

thrown objects to the operator and

others. Your unit is equipped with a

line limiter blade, which cuts excess

line to the proper length while running.

The line limiter blade (on underside of

shield) is sharp and can cut you.

NOTE: If shield is not properly

installed, damage to unit (including

motor failure) will result.

1. Align the installation arrow on the

shield with the installation arrow on

the motor housing (see illustration

below).

2. Insert the shield onto the motor

housing. Ensure cutting line re-

mains free to rotate and is not

caught between the shield and the

motor housing.

3. Twist the shield as illustrated until

it snaps securely into place. Make

sure the shield is facing the back

of the unit as shown on the front

cover of this manual.

ALIGN INSTALLATION ARROWS

CAUTION: Sharp line limiter blade

KNOWYOURTRIMMER

READTHISOPERATOR'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

UNIT.Comparetheillustrationswithyourunittofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeloca-

tion of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refer-

ence.

Plug _ t'_

Assist Handle

Cord

Retainer

Trigger

Switch

Bu_on

Motor Housing

Air Vents

Button Debris

Edge Guide

Semi-automatic

Head with

.065" line

lap Button

_ Line Limiter Blade

RECESSED PLUG

The RECESSED PLUG is where you at-

tach your extension cord to the unit.

TRIGGER SWITCH

The TRIGGER SWITCH is used to turn

on the unit. Squeeze the trigger switch

to operate the unit.

LINE LIMITER

The LINE LIMITER cuts the cutting line

to the proper cutting length.

ASSIST HANDLE

The ASSIST HANDLE is used to help

hold and guide the unit.

HANDLE BUTTON

The HANDLE BUTTON is used to adjust

the upper handle to a comfortable op-

erating position.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Use only a voltage supply as specified

on your unit.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Extension Cord Gauge Chart

Length of Cord Gauge

25 Ft. (7.5 m) 18 Gauge

50 Ft. (15 m) 16 Gauge

100 Ft. (30 m) 16 Gauge

SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD

The SEMI-AUTOMATIC HEAD holds the

cutting line and rotates during opera-

tion.

TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON

The TWIST AND EDGE BUTTON is used

to twist the lower portion of the unit

into an edging position.

EDGE GUIDE

The EDGE GUIDE protects the unit

from contacting the ground during

edging.

TAP BUTTON

The TAP BUTTON is used to advance

the cutting line during operation and to

remove the spool during line replace-

ment.

ATTACH THE EXTENSION

CORD TO YOUR TRIMMER

Loop your extension cord through the

handle and around the hook. Insure

the plug and cord are firmly and fully

engaged.

Extension cords are available for this

unit at Sears.

CORRECTOPERATINGPOSITION

Trimming Edging

_WARNING:Alwaysweareye

protection.Neverleanoverthetrim-

merhead.Rocksordebriscanrico-

chetorbethrownintoeyesandface

andcauseblindnessorotherserious

injury.

Whenoperatingunit,standasshown

andcheckforthefollowing:

•Weareyeprotectionandheavy

clothing.

• Holdtriggerhandlewithrighthand

andassisthandlewithlefthand.

• Keepunitbelowwaistlevel.

•Cutfromyourrighttoyourlefttoen-

sure debris is thrown away from you.

Without bending over, keep line near

and parallel to the ground (perpen-

dicular when edging) and not

crowded into material being cut.

ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE

Advance line by tapping bottom of cut-

ting head lightly on the ground while

unit is running at full speed. A metal

blade attached to the shield will cut

the line to the proper length.

TRIMMING

Hold the bottom of the trimmer head

about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground

and at an angle. Allow only the tip of

the line to make contact. Do not force

trimmer line into work area.

EDGING POSITION

You can press this button and twist

the lower portion 180 ° into an edging

position.

Button

EDGING

While edging allow the tip of the line to

make contact. Do not force the line.

The edge guard helps protect the unit

and keeps the unit from contacting the

ground. Take extra caution while edg-

ing as objects can be thrown from the

trimmer line.

Edging

SCALPING

The scalping technique removes un-

wanted vegetation. Hold the bottom of

the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm)

above the ground and at an angle. Al-

low the tip of the line to strike the

ground around trees, posts, monu-

ments, etc. This technique increases

line wear.

Scalping

MOWING

Your trimmer is ideal for mowing in

places conventional lawn mowers

cannot reach. In the mowing position,

keep the line parallel to the ground.

Avoid pressing the head into the

ground as this can scalp the ground

and damage the tool.

Mowing

clean up. Keep the line parallel to and

above the surfaces being swept and

move the tool from side to side.

Sweeping

SWEEPING

The fanning action of the rotating line

can be used for a quick and easy

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

_, WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.

CARE & MAINTENANCE TASK WHEN TO PERFORM

Check for loose fasteners and parts Before each use

Check for damaged or worn parts Before each use

Inspect and clean unit and labels After each use

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not

cover items that have been subjected

to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty,

the operator must maintain unit as

instructed in this manual. Various ad-

justments will need to be made peri-

odically to properly maintain your unit.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

• Housing Screws

• Assist Handle Screws

• Debris Shield

• Edge Guide

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact Sears Service Center for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts.

• Trigger Switch - Ensure switch func-

tions properly by pressing and re-

leasing the trigger switch. Make sure

motor stops.

• Debris Shield - Discontinue use of

unit if debris shield is damaged.

AFTER EACH USE

INSPECTAND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-

BELS

• After each use, inspect complete

unit for loose or damaged parts.

Clean the unit using a damp cloth

with a mild detergent.

• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

REPLACINGTHELINE

1. Removethespoolbyfirmlypulling

onthetapbutton.

2. Cleanentiresurfaceofhuband

spool.

3. Replacewithapre-woundspool

(#71-85837),orcutalengthof30

feetof.065"(1.6mm)diameter

Craftsman®ProTrimmerline.Use

ofheavierlinescouldoverloadthe

unitanddamageunit.Neveruse

wire,rope,string,etc.,whichcan

breakoffandbecomeadanger-

ousmissile.

4. Insertoneendofthelineabout1/2

inch(1cm)intothesmallholein-

sidethespool.

5. Windthelineevenlyandtightly

ontothespool.Windinthedirec-

tionofthearrowfoundonthe

spool.

6. Pushthelineintothenotch,leav-

ing3to5inches(7-12cm)un-

wound.

7. Insertthelineintotheexit hole in

the hub as shown in the illustra-

USER REPLACEABLE SERVICE PARTS

tion.

8. Align the notch with the line exit

hole.

9. Push the spool into the hub until it

snaps into place.

10. Pull on the line extending outside

the hub to release it from the

notch; otherwise, the unit will not

function properly.

Small

Spool

Tap

Button

Line in Notch _

Hub

Line exit hole

REPLACEMENT PART PART NUMBER

Spool with .065" Pro Trimmer Line 71-85837

Assist Handle 530401991

Bolt, Assist Handle, 1/4-20 530401989

Wing Nut, Assist Handle 530016118

Shield Assembly 530402672

Edge Guide 530402663

Screw, Edge Guide Retaining 530015815

Prepare unit for storage after each

use by performing the following steps:

_, WARNING:

• Stop the unit and disconnect the

power source when not in use.

• Carry the unit with motor stopped.

• Store the unit so the line limiter

blade cannot cause injury.

• Store unit and extension cord in-

doors in a high, dry place out of the

reach of children. Store unit un-

plugged.

• Store unit with all guards in place.

Position unit so that any sharp ob-

ject cannot accidentally cause injury.

TROUBLESHOOTINGTABLE

,_WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before

performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that re-

quire unit to be operating.

TROUBLE

Semi-automatic

head stops

under a load or

does not turn

when switch is

pressed.

Line does not

advance or

breaks while

cutting.

CAUSE REMEDY

1. Crowding trimmer line 1. Allow tip of line to do the cutting.

against material being

cut.

2. Electrical failure. 2. Contact your Sears Service Center.

3. Thrown circuit breaker. 3. Check Breaker Box.

4. Debris stopping head. 4. Remove debris.

1. Check line routing.

2. Rewind line tightly and evenly.

1. Line improperly routed

in head.

2. Line improperly

wound onto spool.

3. Incorrect line size

4. Not enough line

outside of head.

5. Dirt buildup on unit.

1. Line size is incorrect.

2. Incorrect spool.

3. Line is being crowded

against material being

cut.

1. Line improperly

routed in head.

2. Spool damaged.

1. Line improperly routed

in head.

2. Line size is incorrect.

3. Crowding line against

material being cut.

4. Spool worn or damaged.

Use only .065 in. (1.65mm) dia. line.

Remove cover and pull 4 in.

(10 cm) of line out of head.

Clean unit.

Use only .065 in. (1.65mm) dia. line.

Replace with correct spool.

Cut with tip of line fully extended.

Line welds onto 1.

spool. 2.

Line releases 1. Check line routing.

continuously.

2. Replace spool.

Line usage is 1. Check line routing.

excessive.

2. Replace spool.

3. Cut with tip of line fully extended.

4. Replace spool.

Line pulls back 1. Too little line outside 1. Remove cover and pull 4 in.

into head. of head. (10 cm) of line outside of head.

2. Line size incorrect. 2. Use only .065 in. (1.65 mm) dia. line.

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Model: 358.799461

Category: Grass trimmers

Type: Owner's manual

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